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Gradient Ventures

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States

Overview

Seed fund focused on supporting AI founders.

Founded

2022

Deals ยท 12mo

31

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Finance
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

240rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Zeroset
Oct 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Photon
Oct 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Feather Robotics
Sep 2026Led
$8 MSeed
Polyphron
Sep 2026Participated
$20 MSeed
BackOps AI
Sep 2026Participated
$42 MSeries B
Arga
Aug 2026Participated
$10 MSeed
Axle
Aug 2026Participated
$18 MSeries A
Vera Health
Aug 2026Led
$3 MSeed
Malachyte
Aug 2026Led
$10 MSeed
Sapiom
Aug 2026Participated
$35 MSeries A
Credible Data
Jul 2026Participated
$10 MSeed
Mage
Jul 2026Participated
$12 MSeries A
Zeroset
Oct 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Photon
Oct 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Feather Robotics
Sep 2026Led
$8 MSeed
Polyphron
Sep 2026Participated
$20 MSeed
BackOps AI
Sep 2026Participated
$42 MSeries B
Arga
Aug 2026Participated
$10 MSeed
Axle
Aug 2026Participated
$18 MSeries A
Vera Health
Aug 2026Led
$3 MSeed
Malachyte
Aug 2026Led
$10 MSeed
Sapiom
Aug 2026Participated
$35 MSeries A
Credible Data
Jul 2026Participated
$10 MSeed
Mage
Jul 2026Participated
$12 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

Gradient Ventures: 240 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Gradient Ventures: 240 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed8034
Series A2045
Series B029
Series C+06
Other Equity1113
Debt11

Monthly Deal Activity

Gradient Ventures: 240 deals are recorded across 107 months.All available history.
Gradient Ventures: 240 deals are recorded across 107 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Dec '171
Jan '180
Feb '180
Mar '183
Apr '181
May '181
Jun '180
Jul '183
Aug '181
Sep '180
Oct '180
Nov '181
Dec '181
Jan '190
Feb '192
Mar '191
Apr '194
May '191
Jun '191
Jul '191
Aug '190
Sep '191
Oct '192
Nov '193
Dec '190
Jan '202
Feb '205
Mar '204
Apr '202
May '201
Jun '208
Jul '200
Aug '204
Sep '203
Oct '205
Nov '201
Dec '203
Jan '211
Feb '213
Mar '214
Apr '213
May '213
Jun '211
Jul '215
Aug '210
Sep '213
Oct '215
Nov '213
Dec '211
Jan '223
Feb '223
Mar '221
Apr '222
May '223
Jun '221
Jul '223
Aug '224
Sep '223
Oct '222
Nov '222
Dec '221
Jan '231
Feb '232
Mar '232
Apr '233
May '232
Jun '233
Jul '235
Aug '232
Sep '233
Oct '233
Nov '232
Dec '235
Jan '243
Feb '242
Mar '241
Apr '245
May '243
Jun '245
Jul '242
Aug '241
Sep '241
Oct '244
Nov '241
Dec '242
Jan '253
Feb '254
Mar '250
Apr '254
May '252
Jun '253
Jul '252
Aug '251
Sep '251
Oct '252
Nov '252
Dec '252
Jan '260
Feb '262
Mar '264
Apr '262
May '262
Jun '261
Jul '264
Aug '265
Sep '263
Oct '262

Sector Breakdown

Gradient Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (114 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Gradient Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (114 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software114
AI & Machine Learning112
Networks, Cloud & Communication51
Fintech49
Data, Analytics & IT38
Developer Tools37
Professional Services34
Health & Life Sciences26
Marketing & Advertising16
Cybersecurity & Privacy15
Hardware & Robotics13
E-Commerce & Retail12
Transportation & Logistics12
Media & Entertainment10
Consumer & Lifestyle9
Real Estate & Construction7
Education & Workforce5
AR/VR5
Social & Community Platforms5
Food & Agriculture4
Crypto & Blockchain3
Gaming & eSports3
Space & Frontier Tech2
Manufacturing2
Travel & Hospitality1
Government & Defense1
Clean Energy & Sustainability1

Deal Size Distribution

Gradient Ventures: 240 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Gradient Ventures: 240 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M65
$5M-$10M59
$10M-$25M71
$25M-$50M30
$50M-$100M11
$100M-$250M4
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Gradient Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (189 deals).All available history.

Top 10 of 12 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Gradient Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (189 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States189
Europe28
Canada8
Mexico3
Chile2
Singapore2
941112
Israel2
El Salvador1
Peru1
Gradient Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Y Combinator sharing 36 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Gradient Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Y Combinator sharing 36 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Y Combinator36
Soma Capital10
Liquid 2 Ventures9
Accel8
Andreessen Horowitz8
Kleiner Perkins8
Afore Capital7
Tiger Global7
Alumni Ventures6
Base10 Partners6
Bloomberg Beta6
First Round6
General Catalyst6
Sequoia Capital6
byFounders5
Clocktower Technology Ventures5
F-Prime Capital5
SV Angel5
10x Founders4
Bessemer Venture Partners4

Investment Strategy

Gradient Ventures: Led accounts for 47% and participating for 53% of round participation.All available history.
Gradient Ventures: Led accounts for 47% and participating for 53% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led11247%
Participating12853%
Gradient Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 72% and co-led for 28% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Gradient Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 72% and co-led for 28% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead8172%
Co-led3128%

Team

Andrew Brackin

Co-Founder

Astro Teller

Advisor

Clayton Petty

Finance and Administration

Darian Shirazi

Managing Partner

Denise Teng

Investor

Devon Buford

Operations Manager

Erin Drooks

Head of Talent

Eylul Kayin
Jackie Eicholz

Public Relations & Communications

Jarred Morales Mckinzie

Head of Finance & Operations

Katy Engle

Talent Principal

Kyle Duffy

Operating Partner

Peter Norvig
Ray Kurzweil
Renee Delaplaine

Administrative Business Partner

Vig
Vig Sachidananda

Investor

Zachary Bratun-Glennon

Partner